Why you should incorporate Sauna into your routine
By now you have probably heard about the benefits of adding sauna to your life.
Sauna has become something more than a great way to relax.
Many wellness influencers and experts outline the same benefits:
Improves metabolic health to lower glucose levels
Boosts mood by triggering endorphins and lowering cortisol
Activates heat shock proteins to boost cellular repair
Sauna has been part of everyday life in Scandinavian countries for a long time.
Population wide studies have shown regular sauna sessions can reduce the risk of dying by up to 40% (Laukkanen et al., 2015)
It is important to note that sauna in Europe is actually a mix of sauna and cold exposure. Typically 20 minutes in the sauna then jumping into the snow or a lake.
So how does it work?
Our bodies are very good at maintaining a stable core body temperature (usually in a range of 36 C to 37 C).
Any deviations outside of this range forces our bodies to work to restore this tight range.
The temporary heat stress from sauna is giving our metabolism a work out.
Did you know that 57 minutes of sauna per week is all that is needed to lift and maintain your metabolic health.
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